Information Package / Course Catalogue
Research Methods
Course Code: TRDE589
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The main goal of the course ist to improve the understanding of scientific research and to criticise research articles and write simple research proposals.

Course Content

Science; Scientific paradigmas; Quality of scientific research; Types of scientific research; Parts of a scientific research; Choosing a research problem; Research models (surveys; experimental designs); Population and sample; Validity and reliability; Content analysis; Survey; Attitudes and attitude scales; Observation; Interview; Research ethics.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Hasan GÜLTEKİN
Learning Outcomes
1.Experience the process of preparing scientific research proposal.
2.Implement the suitable research methods and techniques for studies.
3.Obtain findings and conclusions acquiring from the statistical analyses.
4.Learn data gathering techniques.
5.Apply the information about the ethical standards and legal limitations.
6.Present a written report that is suitable for research spelling rules.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the Course Discussion on Research Methods
Week 2 - Theoretical
Scientific Research Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods Variety of Research Methods
Week 3 - Theoretical
Process of Scientific Research Planning of Research
Week 4 - Theoretical
Research Methods and Hypothesis
Week 5 - Theoretical
Literature Review
Week 6 - Theoretical
Causal Inference and Internal Validity
Week 7 - Theoretical
Sampling
Week 8 - Theoretical
Sampling and Validity, (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Ethical Standards and Legal Limitations
Week 10 - Theoretical
Qualitative Research Methods: Field Survey and Observation, Interview Analyses of Qualitative Research
Week 11 - Theoretical
Quantitative Research Methods: Experimentation, Meta Analyses, Historical Research, Evaluation – Action Research
Week 12 - Theoretical
Referencing Spelling Rules and Techniques of Scientific Research
Week 13 - Theoretical
Findings and Conclusion General Assessment
Week 14 - Theoretical
Submission and Evaluation of Term Projects
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Midterm Examination130131
Final Examination150252
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
4
OÇ-2
3
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
OÇ-6
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026